Endometriosis Pathochart

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 25-year-old female who presents with constant pelvic pain that begins six days before her monthly menses, and lasts two to three days into her menses. This has been happening for several months. Additional symptoms include painful sexual intercourse. Which of the following conditions does that nurse suspect given these presenting symptoms?

Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Chlamydia

Endometriosis

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is providing education to a 25 year old client who is newly diagnosed with endometriosis. Which of the following education topics should you review with the client?

Exercises to help with pain control

Importance of getting eight hours of sleep every night

Complications such as infertility

Waiting for disease to resolve to conceive

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 30-year-old female who has three children and does not wish to conceive again. She was recently diagnosed with endometriosis and has ovarian masses as well as severe dysmenorrhea. When exploring surgical treatment options, which of the following surgeries does the nurse expect is indicated in this situation?

Abdominal hysterectomy

Exploratory laparotomy

Salpingooophorectomy

Abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingooophorectomy

Question 4 of 5

When considering treatment options for endometriosis, on which of the following items does treatment depend? Select all that apply.

Stage of the disease

Presenting symptoms

Desire for childbearing

Age of the client

Age of first menses

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following non-surgical treatment options is not indicated for treatment of endometriosis?

Injectable progestins

Oral contraceptives

Biofeedback therapy

Ice pack application

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Endometriosis Pathochart

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